Many (if not all) of us are using social media on a daily basis. Some of us restrict our time online to personal social interactions, while others use these powerful networking platforms to help promote our architectural businesses. Social media can certainly be a powerful tool, but if not carefully and intentionally managed, our time online can waste away the precious few hours that we are afforded each day. There are a dozen different channels from which to choose. Each has its strengths … [Read more...]
A Simple Sales System for Small Firm Architects
If you are a long time reader of EntreArchitect.com, then this post may sound familiar. Originally published in 2013 as Part 4 of the original EntreArchitect™ Academy Blog Series, this final article of our month dedicated to Business Development shares my firm's simple sales system. You can read the entire original 2013 blog series here. Making Money is Good We need to talk. This may be uncomfortable, but we need to talk about money. Are you making enough to finish each month with … [Read more...]
Could Coworking Be Your Business Development Secret Weapon?
This is a guest post written by our friend Oscia Wilson. Oscia is the CEO of Boiled Architecture and the co-Founder of BIG Oakland, a new coworking space in Oakland, CA created exclusively for members of the building industry. Check out their Kickstarter campaign for more information. Coworking for Architects “You know, I’m going to be downtown anyway for another meeting. How about we meet at this coffee shop I know, instead?” This is my standard way of artfully dodging meetings in my … [Read more...]
7 Selling Mistakes That Cost Architects Critical Sales
This is a guest post written by Rochelle Carrington, President/CEO at Sandler Training. Rochelle has been working in sales and sales management since 1991, and is the top female franchise owner within Sandler’s global network of 250 owners. As a seasoned sales professional and consultant, Rochelle guides companies in reaching their critical goals, achieving increased revenue and more effectively managing their teams. She has advised, trained and coached non-selling professionals including … [Read more...]
10 Business Development Steps for the Start Up Architect
Welcome to February. All this month at EntreArchitect, we'll be focusing on Business Development. Listen to the podcast, subscribe to the newsletter and return back here to the blog each week for more information on how to generate more sales for your small firm by creating long-term value from your clients, markets, and relationships. This week we're starting from scratch. What does an architect do when there is not yet a portfolio to share and no clients to reference? Which business … [Read more...]